Vitronic present a new camera system to provide a solution for simple/basic reading tasks: VICODEbasic reads variable data with high reliability while identifying text and codes with an accuracy up to 99.9%, even with high produc-tion flows. The camera achieves this whilst maintaining the quality and reliability associated will all VITRONIC’s products. VICODEbasic is operator-friendly and can be easily integrated into existing facilities. In contrast to ‘intelligent cameras’ or vision sensors, VICODEbasic offers the possibility of upgrades to meet the ever increasing requirements of identi-fication processes.

Regardless of whether the data is printed on labels, sealed caps or cardboard boxes, VICODEbasic accurately identifies and verifies text with a success rate of 100%, even with high production speeds. OCR-A, OCR-B and other characters are read reliably. By means of Feature based OCR up to 100 alphanumeric figures can read per second, even with mid-quality print.

VICODEbasic consists of a digital camera integrated into a sensor housing with circular illumination as well as a PC-based control unit. The recognition software is easily operated and makes applying new reading processes quick and seamless. The camera requires neither extensive training nor complex reorganization and, therefore, can be quickly integrated into existing installations.

If the requirements of the identification process change, or if the camera is to be used in another production area, upgrades and additional components are available: from gray-scale readings with little contrast to the identification of complex, customized solutions with multiple cameras.

After the installation, VITRONIC also provide a highly-qualified engineering team to answer questions and provide competent support if challenges arise.